Program overview

Tier 1 Streamlined Dairy Grants support projects on dairy farms that will improve energy efficiency which may reduce energy costs and boost energy productivity. The grants will do this through actions such as the purchase and installation of equipment that improves the energy efficiency or enables own-generation capacity.

Grants under the Tier 1 Streamlined Dairy Grants are only available for the following items:

The Tier 1 Streamlined Data Request Spreadsheet must be completed when applying for these items. Applications for items not on the list above will need to be made through the normal Tier 1 grants process and will require an On-Farm Energy Assessment.

At a glance

What is an AEIP Tier 1 Streamlined Dairy Grant?

AEIP Tier 1 Streamlined Dairy Grants are available to eligible primary dairy producers without the need for an On-farm Energy Assessment, where the items are on the list above. The Tier 1 Streamlined Dairy Grants will support dairy farmers to replace energy inefficient equipment, install more energy efficient systems and enable own-generation capacity.

Potential value of support

The Government will provide a maximum grant of $50,000 (excluding GST). Grants will be provided on a $1 for $1 cash co-contribution basis. Recipients are required to contribute at least 50 per cent of the total cash costs of the project.

Eligibility

Tier 1 grants are available to all dairy farms that have an annual expenditure greater than $8000 (GST inclusive).